The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Heidelbaugh Pond
Louisa County, Iowa · about 1,560 acres (2.4 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Heidelbaugh Pond
In Louisa County, Iowa, Heidelbaugh Pond covers about 1,560 acres.
It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end with roughly 33 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 540 ft above sea level. Wapello lies about 3.8 miles to the west. Davenport, the nearest city, is about 35 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,560 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 33 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 540 ft
- County
- Louisa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Heidelbaugh Pond in Iowa usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Heidelbaugh Pond
- Wapelloabout 3.8 mi west
- Mediapolisabout 11 mi south
- Columbus Junctionabout 13 mi northwest
- Muscatineabout 14 mi north
- Davenportnearest city, about 35 mi northeast
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Questions about Heidelbaugh Pond
What fish are in Heidelbaugh Pond?
Lakes like Heidelbaugh Pond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Heidelbaugh Pond?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Heidelbaugh Pond?
About 1,560 acres, with about 33 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Heidelbaugh Pond?
Wapello is about 3.8 miles west; Mediapolis is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Heidelbaugh Pond today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Heidelbaugh Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
